Extranodal nasal NK/T cell lymphoma
MONDO:0019472A rare, malignant neoplasm mainly affecting men in the fifth decade of life, that usually arises in the nose, paranasal sinuses, orbits or upper airway, and that can present with a nasal mass, nasal bleeding, nasal obstruction, palate perforation (i.e. midline perforation of the hard palate), and mid-facial and/or upper airway destructive lesions. In advanced disease stages, which are associated with a poor prognosis, NKTCL may disseminate to other organs. A few cases of NKTCL presenting primarily in the lymph nodes have also been described.
Also known as: Extranodal NK/T lymphoma-nasal, Extranodal NK/T-cell lymphoma, nasal type, NK/T-cell lymphoma, NKTCL, angiocentric T-cell lymphoma, lethal midline granuloma, nasal T/natural killer-cell lymphoma, nasal type Extranodal NK/T-cell lymphoma
1947 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 51 tagged with Extranodal nasal NK/T cell lymphoma itself.
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Can a powerful combo of drugs and stem cell transplant beat tough lymphomas in kids?
Cure Recruiting nowThis trial is testing a two-step approach for children, teens, and young adults with advanced T-cell or NK-cell lymphoma or leukemia. First, patients receive a combination of chemotherapy and immunotherapy drugs to shrink the cancer. Then, those who respond go on to receive a ste…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: New York Medical College • Aim: Cure
Last updated Aug 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Immunotherapy combo may outperform chemo in rare lymphoma
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 trial tests whether an immunotherapy-based regimen (sintilimab, pegaspargase, and anlotinib) works better than standard chemotherapy before a stem cell transplant in people with newly diagnosed, advanced extranodal NK/T-cell lymphoma. Participants are randomly assign…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Rong Tao • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for rare blood cancer: Two-Drug combo trial launches
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial tests whether adding either belinostat or pralatrexate to standard chemotherapy helps people with newly diagnosed peripheral T-cell lymphoma live longer without their cancer getting worse. About 504 participants will be randomly assigned to one of three treatme…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Acrotech Biopharma Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 24, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Supercharged donor cells take on lymphoma in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial tests a new approach for people with certain lymphomas that have come back or not responded to treatment. Researchers take immune cells from healthy donors, modify them to recognize and attack CD30-positive cancer cells, and add a molecule (C7R) to boost th…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Baylor College of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo attack on rare blood cancer shows promise in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests two drugs, tislelizumab and zeprumetostat, together in people with a rare type of lymphoma that has come back or not responded to treatment. About 107 adults will take part to see if the combination is safe and shrinks tumors. The goal is to control the cancer, n…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Rong Tao • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New hope for rare blood cancers: first human trial launches
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called DR-01 in adults with rare types of leukemia or lymphoma. The goal is to see if it is safe and can shrink tumors. About 200 people will take part in this early-stage trial.
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Dren Bio • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Could less radiation be enough for some lymphoma patients?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether a lower dose of radiation can safely prevent cancer from returning in people with early-stage nasal-type NK/T-cell lymphoma who have already had a complete response to chemotherapy. Participants receive 45 Gy of radiation over five weeks, targeting the…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Ruijin Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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New hope for rare lymphomas: drug that blocks JAK protein under study
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests the drug ruxolitinib in people with T or NK cell lymphoma that has come back or not responded to prior treatment. Ruxolitinib works by blocking a protein called JAK, which helps these cancer cells survive. The goal is to see if the drug can shrink tumors or contr…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise for rare, aggressive blood cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding the immunotherapy drug sintilimab to standard chemotherapy can help people with a rare and aggressive type of lymphoma (NK/T-cell lymphoma) that has spread. About 84 newly diagnosed patients will be randomly assigned to receive either the combinati…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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New hope for deadly lymphoma combo: drug cocktail targets both cancer and immune chaos
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests a new combination of drugs (MEPL-G) for people with a rare and aggressive lymphoma (NK/T-cell) that has triggered a life-threatening immune overreaction called HLH. The goal is to control both the cancer and the dangerous inflammation quickly. About 25 adults wil…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Beijing Tongren Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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New trial aims to find best treatment order for rare lymphoma
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is for people with early-stage natural killer/T-cell lymphoma, a rare and aggressive cancer often linked to EBV. It compares three different sequences of chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and radiation to see which one keeps the cancer from coming back for at least two year…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Fudan University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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New pill shows early promise against tough cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study is testing a new oral drug called CS23546 in about 156 adults with advanced solid tumors or lymphoma that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goals are to check the drug's safety, find the best dose, and see how the body processes it. Resear…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Chipscreen Biosciences, Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to tame rare lymphoma without heavy side effects
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is for people with early-stage nasal-type NK/T-cell lymphoma who have not had treatment before. It tests a personalized approach using a PD-1 antibody (a type of immunotherapy) combined with radiation therapy. The goal is to improve disease control while reducing side …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Ruijin Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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New cell therapy targets EBV-Linked cancers in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study is testing an experimental cell therapy called EBV-AST for people with Epstein-Barr virus (EBV)-related lymphoproliferative disorders, including certain blood cancers and post-transplant complications. About 18 adults will receive up to 3 infusions of the t…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Daihong Liu • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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New hope for rare blood cancer: platform trial tests multiple drugs at once
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing three oral drugs—roginolisib, golcadomide, and azacitidine—alone or in combination for people with peripheral T-cell lymphoma that has come back or not responded to treatment. The trial has two phases: Phase 1 finds safe doses, and Phase 2 checks if the drug…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: The Lymphoma Academic Research Organisation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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Smart scans and DNA tests guide lymphoma treatment
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new way to treat a rare type of nasal lymphoma (NK/T cell lymphoma) by using PET scans and blood tests for the Epstein-Barr virus to decide the best treatment plan. About 89 newly diagnosed patients will receive a combination of chemotherapy, radiation, and imm…
Sponsor: Ruijin Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to tackle tough lymphoma
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 2 trial tests a combination of the drug linperlisib plus three older drugs (cyclophosphamide, prednisone, and thalidomide) in 180 adults with non-Hodgkin lymphoma that has returned or not responded to treatment. The goal is to see how many patients achieve a complete o…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: The First Affiliated Hospital with Nanjing Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC
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Can tracking thousands of patients unlock the secrets of rare EBV-driven blood cancers?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 1,500 people with Epstein-Barr virus-positive T/NK-cell lymphoproliferative diseases — rare conditions where the virus drives abnormal immune cell growth. Researchers will collect medical history, treatment details, and blood samples to see how the diseases beh…
Sponsor: Rong Tao • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Massive T-Cell lymphoma database aims to unlock new insights
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is creating a large database of information and tissue samples from 1,000 people with T-cell lymphoma. Researchers will use this data to learn more about the disease and how to improve patient outcomes. Participants provide medical information and optional blood and na…
Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC